Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Lois Sue Ellen Ordway Fleck
Sep 6, 2012
So they say it takes a village to raise a child. Let me take you on a journey through the village of this special child. It began with the birth of Lois Sue Ellen Ordway Fleck to Raymond Ordway and Tracy Sydor on July 31, 1994 in Kennewick, WA. The next steps on her Journey took her to her Grandma...
Guy G Messer
Sep 5, 2012
Messer, Guy Gilbert Guy was born in Lockridge Iowa on 09/23/1924, to Mary and William Messer. He grew up there with sister Carrie Holloway, and brothers Kenny, Elgie, Archie, Walter and Harold Messer. After high school Guy moved to the Northwest in 1943. He met and married Ruby Mae York in 1946 and they were married for 54 happy years...
Swami Radhakrishnananda (nee Donna M. Pace)
Aug 31, 2012
Swami Radhakrishnananda (nee Donna Mary Pace) died on August 31, 2012 at the age of 63 from ovarian cancer. A remembrance service will be held at Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St, Spokane on Sunday Sept 9 at 9 a.m. Swami Radhakrishnananda requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Yasodhara Ashram Elders Fund, a...
Betty M Davis
Aug 24, 2012
Betty Marie Davis(age 83) Entered into rest August 24, 2012 in Spokane, WA. She is survived by her children Jacklyn Hubbard of Cusick, WA, Terry Davis, and Carol Davis both of Spokane; three grandchildren, Daissie Anderson, of Spokane, WA, Terry Davis Jr, and Amy Davis both of Medical Lake, WA; two great granddaughters, Amber Anderson of Arizona, Noele Davis of...
Matthew S Rich
Aug 23, 2012
Matthew Stuart Rich passed away at the very young age of 46. He was born on 12/12/65 in Vallejo, California but called Spokane his home since he was 7 years old. Graduating from East Valley in 1984, he began his Army service right after, receiving a Good Conduct Medal and Army Achievement Medal. He then attended EWU and graduated in...
Jeremy O Sawyer
Aug 23, 2012
Jeremy Owen Sawyer (age 22) was a loving kid who liked to spend time with his family and friends. His hobbies were playing games, listening to music, and shopping. Jeremy is survived by his two sisters, Catherine Biotti and Melissa Fitzgerald; his aunt, Donna Stilson and her six children; his brother, Jon Biotti; and his many friends. Our memories of...
Grace V Wynne
Aug 10, 2012
Grace V. Wynne (age 88) passed away August 10, 2012 at her home on Ridgecrest Drive in Spokane. Survived by her two daughters, Dottie Skelton and her husband Robert H. Skelton, Vickie Elkins and her husband Craig Elkins; grandson, Robert H. Skelton, Jr., granddaughter, Jennifer Skelton; grandson, Brandon Elkins; granddaughter, Colette Elkins; and five great-grandchildren. Grace’s husband, Thomas, was a...
Lilas E Dalnes
Aug 8, 2012
Lilas Edna Dalnes (Gehrke) Age 85 A loving wife and mother, Lilas was called to the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, August, 8th. She was born in Chatfield, MN on January 12th, 1927 to Louis and Frieda Gehrke. Lilas was the 7th of 10 children. As a teenager, Lilas moved to St. Paul, MN, where she met and married...
Shirley L Johnson
Aug 6, 2012
Shirley Lucille Johnson Went with Jesus on August 6, 2012. She was born in Spokane on July 17, 1936 to Frank and Doris McGillis. Shirley married Jim Williams on June 30, 1951. The marriage brought her two children, Kathy and Scott, and took her to live in Wichita Falls, Texas and Sacramento, California. Jim and Shirley returned to Spokane to...
Gust E.O. Dickson
Aug 5, 2012
Dickson, Gust E. O. (age 91) Entered into rest on August 5, 2012 in Spokane after a short battle with cancer. Gus was born on June 23, 1921 in Ljustdal, Sweden to Olaf and Gunhild Dickson. The family came to the US when Gus was 5 yrs old, settling in Paradise, Montana. He was always able to speak and understand...
Arnie I Vincent
Aug 5, 2012
Arnie I. Vincent (age 71) beloved husband, father, Papa, brother, and friend, entered into rest on August 5, 2012. Arnie was born to Samuel and Eleanore Thompson on September 30, 1940. He grew up in Spokane, graduated from Mead High School in 1958, and then studied at Gonzaga University. While serving six years in the Navy (Seabee’s), Arnie met and...
John "Jack" T. Lester
Jul 31, 2012
Lester, John Thomas “Jack” (Age 91) was born May 29, 1921 to William B. and Henrietta E. Lester in Kila, Montana. Jack was a WWII veteran and served in the 14th Armored Division in Europe from 1944 -1946. He worked in the heating and air conditioning industry until he retired in 1986. Jack is survived by his son, John Gary...
Hazel B Luna
Jul 28, 2012
Hazel B. Luna, 82, of Spokane, WA, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012. Hazel was born on December 28, 1929, in Ferdinand, Idaho to Bertha and Leslie Hudgins. She has lived in the Spokane area since 1969. Prior to moving to Spokane she worked as a nurse and as a cook at a club; where she met Johnny Cash. She...
James D Fowler
Jul 18, 2012
James Donald Fowler(age 80)local Chattaroy resident James Donald Fowler passed away on July 18, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. James was born on February 23, 1932 in White Deer, TX. He is survived by his brother, Carl Fowler; sons, Ronald and Donald Fowler; daughter, Karla Fowler; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. James was preceded in death by his...
Leo F Carolan
Jul 18, 2012
Leo Francis Carolan was born on September 20, 1930 to Jim and Esther Carolan in Lacrosse Wisconsin. As a child and young man, Leo was raised on the family farm in Decorah, Iowa. Leo worked in construction and concrete businesses until he was drafted by the United States Army to serve his country during the Korean conflict. After the war,...
Vernon L. Pettet
Jul 7, 2012
Vernon Pettet was born May 18, 1931 in Boseman MT. died July 7, 2012. He was a Spokane resident of 60 years. Vern worked as an engineer for Continental Baking Company until his retirement in 1993. He is survived by his wife Ethel, six daughters Debra Buckner, Denise Pettet, Diane Marsh, Danette (Jonathan) Sprague, Doreen (Ken) Fletcher , Deanne Darby;...
Bruce L McCallum
Jun 30, 2012
Bruce L. McCallum (age 80) a long time resident of Spokane entered into rest on June 30, 2012. He was born on March 9, 1932 in Coeur d’Alene, ID to parents Newton and Ruth McCallum. Bruce attended high school in Montana, graduating from St. Regis High School in 1951. He entered the Navy in 1952 and served his country proudly...
William "Bill" L. Whitehall
Jun 29, 2012
William L. Whitehall, "Bill", known to many as "BUFF" passed away on June 29, 2012 at his home in Spangle, WA. Bill is survived by four children; daughter, Mariah; sons; Ron, Ken and Bill; and his wife Nancy; and six grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, July 7th at 2:00PM at the VFW Post 51 located at 300...
Francis "Van" L. vanVeen
Jun 28, 2012
Francis (“Van”) Leonard van Veen passed away peacefully at his home on June 28, 2012 at the age of 94 following a brief illness. Born December 15, 1917 to Theodore and Doris (Habersetzer) van Veen in Portland, Oregon, Van graduated from Franklin High School in Portland, received a BS and Masters in chemistry from the Oregon State University (1941 and...
Janice C. Newell
Jun 25, 2012
NEWELL, Janice Christelle Died Monday after a brave battle with cancer. She was 58 and had just celebrated 35 years of marriage to her husband, Keith. Janice was a joyous, gifted organist and a beloved member of the Spokane music education community. Janice was born in Kennewick, WA, in 1954. Both of her parents were teachers, and from an early...
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